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Aisha Buhari tasks Nigerian women on friendship, unity

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has urged Nigerian women to build bridges of friendship and unity among…

Kano governor appoints Adviser, others

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has approved the appointment of Alhaji ‎Muhammad Fairuz‎ as a Special Adviser on Solid…

APC condemns violence during state congresses

All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned cases of violence during the conduct of its state congresses on Saturday to elect…

Makarfi says, no special privilege for anybody in PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is opened to new to members, but there will not be a special privilege for…

2017 Hajj: NAHCON inaugurates feeding committee

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Thursday constituted a 21-member Feeding Committee to monitor and oversee the feeding…

Banking industry records decline in frauds, forgeries – NDIC

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) said the banking industry recorded a decline in the rate of successful fraud incidences…

EFCC to launch Diaspora anti-corruption movement

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has concluded plan to launch an anti-corruption movement in the Diaspora.

Buhari mourns Saratu Aregbesola

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday commiserated with the Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun, over the passing away of his mother,…
Supreme Court strikes out AMCON’s appeal in debt case

EFCC Pledges Support to AMCON on Asset Recovery

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday pledged its support to Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria AMCON, in…

State launches N50bn healthcare Fund

As part of the efforts to transform the health sector in Oyo State and meet international standard, the state government…

Airlines record increase in traffic, passengers in June – IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says African airlines recorded remarkable growth in traffic, capacity and load factor in June.

Nigeria must act fast to catch up with new technology – Minister

The Federal Ministry of Education says there is an urgent need for Nigeria to catch up with the fast pace…

24-hr emergency clinic in Lagos ports inaugurated

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Thursday inaugurated a 24-hour emergency clinic in Lagos ports to give optimal attention to…

ECOWAS to curb irregular migration

ECOWAS says it is set to enhance efforts at curbing irregular migration as well as the management of the internal…
UNICEF

Gov. appoints committee to audit UNICEF medical supplies

The Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, has set up a committee to audit medical equipment and supplies from UNICEF to…

Uniforms for bus conductors to guarantee commuters’ safety – Minister

The introduction of official uniforms for bus conductors will ensure safety and bring more development to the nation’s transport sector,…

Court dismisses case of defaming Senate President

An Ilorin Magistrates Court on Thursday struck out a suit against a 37-year-old teacher, Abiodun Baba accused of defaming the…

Police arrest 3 over murder of catholic priest

The Police in Plateau have arrested three persons in connection with the alleged murder of a Catholic Priest, Raphael Pankyes.

Burned up Aleppo can be rebuilt – UN

UN says Aleppo’s Old City, which was shelled, burned and shot up during years of fighting in Syria’s civil war,…

100 inmates regain freedom from Kirikiri Prison

A total of 100 inmates were set free from the Kirikiri Medium Prison on Thursday as part of initiatives of…

EU says Dutch egg scandal ‘under control’

The European Commission consumers on Thursday gave an assurance that eggs from the Netherlands potentially contaminated by the insecticide “fipronil”…

Hajj: 8,185 pilgrims transported in 5 days

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has transported no fewer than 8,185 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia from…

Two arrested for swindling job seeker

The Borno command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has nabbed two suspects who swindled a job seeker…
Fraud

Courts strike out criminal cases due to lack of prosecution

Three High Courts in Jos have struck out 46 criminal cases following the lack of prosecution by Police and State…
UNIABUJA abduction planned to attract publicity, says minister

Residents commend FCTA for clearing drainage systems

Some Abuja residents on Thursday commended the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for clearing drainage systems to prevent erosion and…

Unemployed Man Arrested For Defiling Minor

A 26- year-old man, Okechukwu Mgbemgasa, who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s daughter, was on Thursday charged before an Ikeja Chief…

AfDB to finance Ghana-Cote d’Ivoire cocoa plan

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it is willing to provide 1.2 billion dollars to finance plans by Cote d’…
Court jails Lagos man Damilare Adewale 14 years he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl

Man Jailed For Driving Without Learner’s Permit​

A Grade 1 Area Court, Kado, Abuja, on Thursday, sentenced one Ibrahim Abubakar, 20, to a two-week imprisonment for driving…

NAFDAC To Intensify Clamp-Down On Drug Peddlers

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says it will intensify its clamp-down on unregistered herbal drug…

Commonwealth observer mission calls for peaceful polls in Kenya

The Commonwealth election observer mission in Kenya headed by ex-Ghanaian president, John Dramani Mahama on Thursday renewed call for peaceful…